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Heartware, Inc.: Heartware HVAD Pump Implant accessories, Product (REF) Number 1153

Recall number
Z-2059-2020
Recalling firm
Heartware, Inc.
Product
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant accessories, Product (REF) Number 1153
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2020-04-03
Posted
not on file
Terminated
not on file
Reason
The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
The firm disseminated a Medical Device Safety Alert by letter beginning on 04/03/2020. The notice explained he potential for damage that can occur during the procedure. Specifically, the Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump. The letter also provided additional steps for assembly and attachment to reduce the risk of damage and tearing during the assembly procedure which was provided in Appendix A.
Quantity
560 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
GTIN 00888707000147, All lot numbers in distribution
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
["P100047"]
Product code
DSQ
Firm FEI
3007042319
Firm city
Miami Lakes
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

Where this comes from

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Publisher
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
sha256
b87518bfe2e8
Size
288210821 bytes
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
Source file
Source file retained · verify
Refresh due
2026-10-06

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